Does God Hear Everyone's Prayers

[MrLuke]

What about "whoever calls on the name of the Lord, shall be saved" ?

If someone, Christian or not, calls out in desperation to God for help then He answers. It is testomony to His grace and power.

It's how the person responds to that act of grace though really - will they recognise God in it and active in their lives, or just carry on in life with a quick "thanks for the help, God!" ?

If God only listens to His own after they have turned to Him, then how does anyone stand a chance of knowing God or seeking Him if all they know to do is just talk? (And I mean without all the "correct" words to pray..)

[Floatingaxe]

What about "whoever calls on the name of the Lord, shall be saved" ?

If someone, Christian or not, calls out in desperation to God for help then He answers. It is testomony to His grace and power.

It's how the person responds to that act of grace though really - will they recognise God in it and active in their lives, or just carry on in life with a quick "thanks for the help, God!" ?

If God only listens to His own after they have turned to Him, then how does anyone stand a chance of knowing God or seeking Him if all they know to do is just talk? (And I mean without all the "correct" words to pray..)

He hears repentance!

[salos]

[artsylady]

How could God NOT hear something, first of all?

I definitely thinks he hears the prayers of nonChristians. I've told nonChristians who weren't sure to talk honestly to God and tell them about their doubts. Ask God who he is.. Ask Him for help. etc.

[Floatingaxe]

How could God NOT hear something, first of all?

I definitely thinks he hears the prayers of nonChristians. I've told nonChristians who weren't sure to talk honestly to God and tell them about their doubts. Ask God who he is.. Ask Him for help. etc.

Well, you know? I agree with that! He does hear the truly searching heart's cry...He is the answer, after all! Thanks for that!

[artsylady]

I find it's a good thing to tell people at the end of a discussion if they're still wondering or confused. Sometimes I overwhelm people with information.

[Guest Biblicist]

Does God's word tell us that he only hears the prayers of the saints? I don't think so. God has complete and unlimited knowledge, awareness, and understanding, there are no limitations on his abilities. I agree with EricH. God hears everything He wishes to, it's His response that matters.

Lets not forget, He uses the unsaved to fulfill His holy will as well as the saved.

[larryt]

Do you believe God hears the prayers of a sinner?

Why or why not?

Actually we don't have to leave this up to opinion. The Word tells us when and why God WILL NOT/CHOOSES NOT TO HEAR.

Job 35:13 Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.

Ps 66:18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear [me]:

Isa 1:15 And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.

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[artsylady]

"Job 35:13 Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it. "

This probably speaks to beleivers and nonbelievers.

"Ps 66:18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear [me]:"

This is David talking, and he WAS definitely a believer.

"Isa 1:15 And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. "

This sounds like it's to someone in particular who has murdered. But it's also probably prophetic coming from Isaiah.

So, God at times, won't listen to either beleiver or nonBeliever, depending on their circumstance. I always beleive that God is concerned with mostly with our sincerity.

[Floatingaxe]

"Job 35:13 Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it. "

This probably speaks to beleivers and nonbelievers.

"Ps 66:18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear [me]:"

This is David talking, and he WAS definitely a believer.

"Isa 1:15 And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. "

This sounds like it's to someone in particular who has murdered. But it's also probably prophetic coming from Isaiah.

So, God at times, won't listen to either beleiver or nonBeliever, depending on their circumstance. I always beleive that God is concerned with mostly with our sincerity.

I have read those and that is what I based my opinion on. He would hear the repentant heart, and the heart of a child whose spirit is under the blood would have an ear with the Father!